It is good news for Llandudno and North Wales jazz music!​

C​alon Promotions in association with Shades of Soul Ltd are delighted to announce the inaugural Llandudno Jazz Festival to be held​ on the weekend of 24-26th July 2015.

The festival will be held on the spectacular location of Bodafon Fields by the Promenade, Llandudno, with the support and sponsors Mostyn Estates Ltd and will endeavour to highlight the extraordinary talent both in North Wales, the UK and internationally.

​ ​It is good news for Llandudno and North Wales jazz music!​

The festival will enhance and increase the cultural life of Llandudno and be a magnet for more music events, bringing visitors from far and wide to the area. It will also inevitably bring extra revenue and income to the town and it’s people and businesses. The Llandudno Jazz Festival is intended to encourage and support jazz and develop further it’s profile and popularity and will also naturally involve considerable media coverage.

Already we have the support of Llandudno Town Council, Conwy CBC Tourism and Marketing, Mostyn Estates Ltd., Venue Cymru who have all pledged their help, support and assistance.

“Wonderful for the town, wonderful place to have the festival.” Mayor of Llandudno, Cllr Malcolm Bullock JP.“ I am delighted that the Inaugural Llandudno Jazz festival is taking place this Summer on Bodafon Fields. I look forward to seeing some wonderful performances and wish the group every success with the event”

​ ​Janet Finch-Saunders Assembly Member for Aberconwy.

“We are excited to welcome the first ever Llandudno Jazz Festival to Llandudno, one of the UK’s top seaside resorts. In Conwy we are always looking for new events to bring into the county and we are delighted to support Geoff and his team, and wish them all the very best, for what promises to be a great event with an incredible line up.” Jim Jones, Head of Tourism & Communities Conwy CBC

The festival is being organized and run by local company, Calon Promotions, which was formed in June 2014 and has already programmed many shows at Venue Cymru including Mica Paris, Georgie Fame, Elkie Brooks, and host twice monthly jazz shows at Tiffany Cafe&Bar in Llandudno. Many other regular jazz and similar events are planned for Llandudno and elsewhere.